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Last updated: July 14, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

Private Equity Sector Sees Active Dealmaking and Consolidation

Consolidation within the private markets continues as. KKR is acquiring a 51% stake in Thomson Reuters' global print business for $500 million, while ArchiMed is taking biopharma firm Esperion Therapeutics private in a $1.1 billion deal. Elsewhere, Gryphon-backed SMG has acquired health, safety, and environmental services firm Cross Safety, including its US and Mexico operations. Point-backed VetnCare has added Holistic Veterinary Care to its network, and has acquired industrial products supplier Rocket Seals. In the healthcare sector, Inflexion is set to acquire Primed Group from Paragon Partners, marking its sixth DACH investment. Pincus-led investor is acquiring a controlling stake in pharmacy Pantherx Rare from Nautic Partners, General Atlantic, and The Vistria Group.

Strategic Investments and Platform Builds Across Industries

Lightyear Capital has backed tax and accounting firm Prosperity Partners, with Unity Partners retaining a minority stake. Odyssey Investment is investing in packaging and logistics firm Trans Pak to support its next growth phase. In the energy sector has acquired C&D Trojan Battery, establishing a significant manufacturing footprint. AE Industrial has acquired powder spray producer Powder Alloy, forming a specialty materials platform. IMB Partners has invested in heavy civil contractor Strategic Land Services, which performs work for electric grid expansion. In the veterinary space is merging with Small Door Veterinary, creating a combined entity managing over 55 clinics.

Venture Capital and Growth Funding Landscape

General Catalyst's Customer Value Fund is providing $1 billion to David Beckham's health drink startup IM8, an unusual non-equity investment. In the defense technology sector, Project Q has secured a €15 million Series A round. Meanwhile, Nous Research, an AI agent maker, is reportedly in talks to raise at least $75 million at a $1.5 billion valuation, with significant participation from Robot Ventures and USV. Cybersecurity startups saw robust funding in the first quarter of 2026, with privacy and cybersecurity firms attracting $4.4 billion in Q2.

Secondaries Market and LP Activity

The secondaries market is evolving into a sophisticated capital formation tool for real estate, allowing investors to unlock liquidity and reposition assets Investors are using. Asante is building its APAC secondaries business with a new hire from Evercore, who will be responsible for originating and leading transactions in the region. Ardea Partners has appointed a managing director from PJT for its secondaries advisory, reflecting ongoing talent movement in the sector. CalPERS has reported a 17% private equity return.

Personnel Moves and Firm Expansions

Vance Street has appointed Jason Burmer as managing director and head of business development, having previously led similar functions at Edgewater Capital Partners. Gen Nx360 has tapped Adam Feuer as an operating partner, who previously held a similar role at One Rock Capital Partners. In other personnel news has completed its second UK acquisition this year with the purchase of Documation, and has acquired TOBA HR Solutions, expanding its healthcare client base.